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Walk wild island trails, wander pristine beaches, encounter curious wildlife and cruise beneath some of Australia’s most dramatic sea cliffs. From the remote waterways of Port Davey to the beauty of Maria Island and Freycinet, every voyage brings a new perspective. Let Tasmania awaken your sense of discovery on an expedition shaped by nature, place and experience.  \nSave 20% per person on Tasmania 2027, phone and quote AUSGEOPROMO.  \nTerms and conditions apply. Not combinable with any other offer. See website for details.  \nTasmania  \nAll inclusive expeditions by small ship  \ncall + 61 7 4040 9999 email [explore@coralexpeditions.com](explore@coralexpeditions.com) visit [coralexpeditions.com](coralexpeditions.com) contact your travel agent Australia | New Zealand | Papua New Guinea | South Pacific Islands | Islands of Indonesia | Raja Ampat & Spice Islands  \nAustralian Geographic ISSUE 194  \nCONTENTS  \nSEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2026  \nFEATURES  \n36  \n40  \n46  \n52  \nONCE UPON ATI ME IN AUSTRALIA Foreign filmmakers have long been fascinated by Australia, using it as a backdrop for everything from westerns to thrillers.  \nCHASING GHOSTS  \nDelve into the secrets of the mysterious Australian ghost shark that dwells in the ocean’s depths.  \nSUGAR AND STRIFE  \nIn our 40th anniversary year AustrAliAn GeoGrAphic looks back at stories over the decades. This one is from April–June 2005.  \nDEVASTATION IN PNG  \nSeventy-five years after thousands died in the catastrophic eruption of Mt Lamington, the story of Australia’s deadliest natural disaster has largely faded from our national memory.  \n2 AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC  \n58  \n66  \n74  \n86  \n58  \n8  \n66  \nNT  \nWA  \nSA  \n30  \n86  \n110  \n126  \nQLD  \nNSW  \nVIC  \n26  \n46  \n52  \n58  \n124  \n3458  \n40  \nTAS  \n86  \nDEEP ROOTS  \nTrees aren’t just large, long-lived life forms of biological beauty. They can carry memories through decades, even centuries.  \nFOR PEAT’ S SAKE  \nMeet the team championing peatlands of Southwest Australia – and learn why these places are so critical to our world.  \nAUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026 See the photos that won overall and in each category, and hear thoughts from the judges and talented photographers. HOW TO SAVE A RIVER  \nSouth Australia sits at the end of our country’s greatest river system, entirely dependent on what happens upstream. 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